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Bitcoin Soars Past $124,000 as Ethereum Nears 2021 Peak

Investor bets on a September Fed rate cut have underpinned ETF inflows, tightening Bitcoin’s effective supply.

Overview

  • Bitcoin surged to a fresh all-time high above $124,000 while Ethereum traded within 3% of its November 2021 record.
  • Market-implied odds of a September Federal Reserve rate cut have climbed above 90%, underpinning the rally in crypto assets.
  • Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs logged over $3.6 billion in inflows last month as corporate and sovereign treasuries expanded holdings, tightening available supply.
  • A presidential executive order authorizing 401(k) allocations to cryptocurrencies has broadened institutional access and reinforced demand.
  • Technical charts show long candlestick wicks and high derivatives open interest, flagging elevated short-term volatility risks.